2007-08-31 14:12:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
WHY?!?!?
You could be "dating" a 45 year-old GUY when you think it's an 18 year-old GIRL ;););)
2007-08-31 14:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by kr_toronto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Online dating is just a way to get to know people that probably you would never meet in your life. It's good for people who are shy or busy, because it's easier to talk to people on a computer. You can think before you write anything.
But there always comes a time when you feel the need to meet with this person. Unfortunately there's no way that online dating prepares you for a real relationship. First, you have the problem of lies or half lies, it's so easy to reinvent yourself when no one is seeing you. And as in any relationship you still have to see how this person acts in every day situations, to decide if it's the right partner.
2007-08-31 14:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by mariposa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online dating is only a way to be introduced to people. You still have to connect IRL, or else there is no relationship.
Meeting people online is a great way to initiate conversation. It's no different than meeting someone at a bar, in the grocery store, etc. Only when you're online, you are more comfortable, and more willing to be honest and up front about what you are looking for.
I met my soon-to-be husband online, we spoke on the phone regularly for two weeks, and then set up a real-life date. I wouldn't have it any other way!
2007-08-31 15:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online dating may seem more convenient at first, but it gets difficult later on. In the beginning it is really nice because it is easy to meet people, and talk to them honestly because you are not face to face. If they reject you...you can just hit the ignore button and forget about them. It makes dating seem pretty easy, unlike "real world" dating. Later on it is difficult though because it is usually a distant relationship, and that is hard to handle, and you may not end up liking each other that much in person.
Anyways....long rant to just say no....I don't think it is better.
2007-08-31 14:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
These people crack me up. I bet none of them have tried online dating! It's a great way to get to know somebody before you even meet. It beats going to bars! You never know about the person you meet at school, at the park, etc... I've met several nice men on Match.com and my fiance on E-Harmony! It can work. Don't knock it until you've tried it!!!!
2007-08-31 14:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Crossfire Kelly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in online dating because I do not trust someone enough to date them. A person can and sometimes will tell lies while they are on line. I would much rather meet someone in person than online.
2007-08-31 14:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I doubt it, at some point you will and should want to meet the person. It is hard to spend time with somebody miles away. I'd say the in person thing is still best.
2007-08-31 14:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by tigerprincess_bee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no...because you don't get to know the sincerity of a person online...typing sweet and romantic words is far easier than saying them in person...some people have different personalities when you meet them in life...
2007-08-31 14:18:27 · answer #8 · answered by geisha 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no its not --- its a way to meet and get to know someone that you probably would never have met face to face ---- if you get on well enough to meet face to face (which can involve extensive travelling) then you can start the real dating
2007-08-31 14:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by Waterdragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
prolly not, but the anticipation between the two of u untill u meet is prety sweet, if u finally meet them, sparks will prolly fly
2007-08-31 14:17:57 · answer #10 · answered by jt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋